Monsignor Kevin Irwin on Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home
Monsignor Kevin Irwin shares his thoughts on Laudato Si’ and ecologically informed theology education. If you are interested in seeing more videos on the intersection between Catholicism and ecology, check out out our video on Catholicism vs consumerism! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs2Z9gXnFis&list=PLf31RsJLbGflTcooYitMHsxPiLulJvB-l At the Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC in March 2017, Monsignor Kevin Irwin was interviewed about his work with, and knowledge in, Pope Francis’s monumental Encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. Msgr. Irwin discusses the significance of connecting faith and science in Laudato Si’. Msrg. Irwin is dean emeritus and research professor at Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies. Videography by Jack Figel of Figel Technologies International.
Faith and Science in Laudato Si’
Monsignor Kevin Irwin shares his thoughts on the groundbreaking Laudato Si at the Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education. If you are interested in seeing more videos on Catholic leaders passionate about environmental awareness, check out our video on Catholic teaching and renewable energy with Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3oO2jhQRaA&t=2s The Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC in March 2017, Monsignor Kevin Irwin was interviewed about his work with, and knowledge in, Pope Francis’s monumental Encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. Msgr. Irwin discusses the significance of connecting faith and science in Laudato Si’. This is a short excerpt from the longer interview. Msrg. Irwin is dean emeritus and research professor at Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies. Videography by Jack Figel of Figel Technologies International.
Msgr. Kevin Irwin on Eco Theology
For more from Msgr. Kevin Irwin, please see this video entitled, Faith and Science in Laudato Si’: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKtOUBE9KqM&t=4s At the Symposium on Ecologically Informed Theological Education in Washington, DC in March 2017, Monsignor Kevin Irwin was interviewed about his work with, and knowledge in, Pope Francis’s monumental Encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. Msgr. Irwin discusses the significance of Laudato Si’ for seminary deans and faculty, who are tasked with integrating its key messages into their theological education. This is a short excerpt from the longer interview. Msrg. Irwin is dean emeritus and research professor at Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies. Videography by Jack Figel of Figel Technologies International.
The Baha’i International Community’s Approach to Sustainable Development
Representatives of the Baha’i International Community’s United Nations Office, Daniel Perell, Ming Hwee Chong and Julia Berger, discuss how their work to advance sustainable development relies upon the identification and application of spiritual principles (e.g. trusteeship, generosity, trustworthiness, love, empathy, compassion) and the fostering of genuine consultation (a process of collective, non-adversarial decision making), among diverse players on key contemporary issues. Reaching consensus at the international level can directly influence progress at the local level.
How Can Seminaries Encourage their Students to be Ecological Change Agents?
Dr. Laurel Kearns, professor at Drew Theological School and co-founder of the Green Seminary Initiative, gave the keynote address on encouraging students to be ecological change agents, at The New York City Faith & Ecology Seminary Education Conference in December 2016. If you are interested in watching more groundbreaking presentations from Dr. Laurel Kearns, check out our video on spirituality found in the planet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2frGF1W9NJA&t=13s The conference engaged seminary deans and faculty to explore ways of integrating faith and ecology into their theology curriculums so that emerging clergy can speak to the ecological crisis. The full-day event took place at Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan, and was co-organized by The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Center for Earth Ethics of Union Theological Seminary; the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue at Jewish Theological Seminary; and the Green Seminary Initiative. The conference offered tools to enable administrators and faculty members from…
Why Spirituality is Key to Addressing the Ecological Crisis
Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, discusses why religion has to be part of the ecological solution if there will be a lasting and sustainable solution to the ecological crisis. Rabbi Neril spoke at the New York City Faith & Ecology Seminary Education Conference in December 2016. If you are interested in hearing more commentary from Rabbi Yonatan Neril on the ecological crisis, please see this related video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DSNNbBk_0E The conference engaged seminary deans and faculty to explore ways of integrating faith and ecology into their theology curriculums so that emerging clergy can speak to the ecological crisis. The full-day event took place at Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan, and was co-organized by The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, the Center for Earth Ethics of Union Theological Seminary; the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue at Jewish Theological Seminary; and the Green Seminary Initiative.…
An Interfaith Conversation about Population Growth & Climate Change (UN Climate Summit)
At the 2017 Climate Summit in Marrakesh, Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, shares his thoughts about population growth and the religious response to it. If you are interested in learning more about the intersection between faith and environmental issues, please see this video on why emerging clergy must address the ecological crisis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIH4J2uapk8
Can Religion Counteract the Damage Caused by Consumerism? (UN Climate Change Conference)
At the 2017 Climate Summit in Marrakesh, Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, shares his thoughts about how religion can combat the damage done by consumerism. If you are interested in watching more videos from the 2017 UN Climate Summit, please see this video discussing population growth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gDF9WP1oIo
Consumerism: A Pseudo-Religion (UN Climate Change Conference)
At the 2017 Climate Summit in Marrakesh, Stewart Scott, founder and director of the United Planet Faith and Science initiative, shares his thoughts about consumerism and how it itself is a psuedo-religion and could be harmful. If you are interested in seeing more from the UN Climate Summit, please see this video on population growth and climate change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gDF9WP1oIo